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BU04 UKC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 86,934 miles

trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 18 May 2016 86,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s & n/s no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges very worn (4.1.E.1)

trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 19 May 2015 81,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 May 2013 69,630 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 15 May 2013 69,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 May 2012 63,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2011 57,729 miles

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 4 May 2010 51,382 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,099 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 34,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,476 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BU04 UKC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 UKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 UKC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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